Distant Memories of the Near Future Tickets

Distant Memories of the Near Future Tickets

Distant Memories of the Near Future, explores love in a world dominated by commercialism and consumerism. This modern retelling of a dystopian love story has been a huge success at the Edinburgh Fringe and will be at the Arcola Theatre this November for a limited run. Experience the perfect blend of science fiction and romance in this must-see play. Book your tickets today.

About Distant Memories of the Near Future

An isolated tech mogul tries to turn love into an algorithm. A jaded consumer confronts their loneliness. An astronaut is trapped in the cosmos. The intertwining love story is a one-person show complete with multimedia storytelling-theatre featuring projection, video, audio, and puppetry to tell five interweaving tales about love, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

• ★★★★★ “A tenderly striking piece of theatre… an exquisite exploration of the relationship between humanity and technology.” – Broadway World
• ★★★★★ “Unfolds like a big-hearted, incredibly smart episode of Black Mirror… an astounding multimedia love story.” – WhyNow
• FINALIST: Off-West End Awards, Best New Writing at the Edinburgh Fringe.
• Writer and actor David Head’s first play won the award for Best New Writing at the Durham Drama Festival before transferring to London.

Distant Memories of the Near Future Cast

• Writer & Performer - David Head
• Emily 1.0 & 2.0 - Jessica Munna

Distant Memories of the Near Future Creatives

• Director - Laura Killeen
• Producer - Amelia Campbell
• Photographer - Andreea Stanciu
• Graphic Designer - Liz McCleod
• Lead Video Designer - Joe Peecock
• Video Designer - Katya Shipulina